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Young and homeless 2012

Our second report on youth homelessness was published in December 2012. With evidence from 117 homelessness charities and 101 local authorities, we found that youth homelessness has risen. Changes to the welfare system, such as extension of the shared accommodation rate are already having a negative impact on young people's ability to access housing.

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Young and homeless 2011

Our first report on youth homelessness was published in December 2011. Drawing on evidence provided by 79 homelessness charities and 108 local authorities, we highlighted an increase in young people requiring help and outlined the response from local authorities and the homelessness sector.